Airport News.Oct 2, 2006 Airlines want fair distribution of ATC ATC Air Traffic Control ATC Average Total Cost ATC Certified Athletic Trainer ATC At the Center (Hartford, Maine retreat center) ATC Applied Technology Council ATC All Things Considered fees. Commercial airlines support a user fee system based on the idea that "a blip is a blip is a blip" on the radar screen. Air Transport Association President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. James May For the British body snatcher, James May, see . James Daniel May (born January 16th 1963 in Bristol, England) is a television presenter and award-winning journalist. points out that a small private plane taxes the system just as much as a 737. The airlines pay most of the fees to support the system even though they use just 68% of its capacity, May notes. "I am happy to pay for 68% of ATC," May says. "All I am asking is that the others pay their share." Sep 29, 2006 Boarding process benefits from security rules. New airport security rules have smoothed the boarding process because more travelers are checking their bags. The rules restrict the amount of liquid fliers may take in their carry-on bags. "The boarding times have been cut down greatly. It's a lot less stressful," a Northwest Airlines flight attendant says. Sep 29, 2006 Airport sales helped by relaxed security rules. Sales are improving for airport retailers since the Transportation Security Administration eased rules banning liquids and gels on flights. Stores in terminals are stocking up on travel-sized toiletries toi·let·ry n. pl. toi·let·ries An article, such as toothpaste or a hairbrush, used in personal grooming or dressing. toiletries npl → artículos mpl de aseo (= and selling more beverages and liquid souvenirs. Sep 28, 2006 Airport spas offer opportunity to rest, relax. New airport spas give harried travelers a chance to relax before they dash to the gate. Boston Logan, Chicago O'Hare and New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of John F. Kennedy "John Kennedy" and "JFK" redirect here. For other uses, see John Kennedy (disambiguation) and JFK (disambiguation). John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917–November 22, 1963), was the thirty-fifth President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in are among the airports offering spa services. "The best thing you can do is condition yourself for the trip and prepare your body for the journey," says Moreton Binn, CEO of XpresSpa. Sep 28, 2006 More fliers do their shopping at the airport. Airport shops now offer everything from gourmet food to jewelry. Many airports overhauled their concession programs after Sept. 11, 2001, to keep costs lower for airlines while generating more revenue. "We have moved way beyond shot glasses," says Ann Ferraguto of AirProjects, a company that consults with airports about the best use of their space. Sep 28, 2006 Airports ease travelers' stress with new amenities. Some U.S. airports are trying to improve their reputation among travelers by offering amenities such as free wireless access and wine bars. Airports are also trying to ease travelers' security woes; Florida's Daytona Beach International Airport Coordinates: Daytona Beach International Airport (IATA: DAB, ICAO: KDAB, FAA LID: DAB) is a public county-owned airport located three miles (5 km) southwest of the central business district of Daytona Beach , for example, allows travelers to mail banned items home for free and provides clear plastic bags to help fliers sort their carry-on items. Sep 27, 2006 Runway investments pay off for FAA. Twelve new runways have opened at major airports since summer 2000. Kate Lang, FAA acting associate administrator for airports, says the runways can accommodate 1.6 million more annual operations and reduce average delays at the 12 airports by five minutes. Sep 27, 2006 Screeners, travelers adjust to relaxed rules on liquids. Travelers on Tuesday adjusted to the first day of new rules allowing small amounts of liquids and gels in their carry-on bags. Airport security screeners examine the liquids and gels, which must be in containers of 3 ounces or less and fit in a single clear one-quart, plastic, zip-top bag. The new rules increased wait times at some large airports, Transportation Security Administration officials said. Sep 27, 2006 Wright compromise continues to cause debate. A Wright Amendment compromise will face a court battle even if lawmakers in Washington approve it this week. The agreement will cut the number of available gates at Dallas Love Field This article is about the airport. For the neighborhood, see Love Field, Dallas, Texas (Neighborhood). Dallas Love Field (IATA: DAL, ICAO: KDAL, FAA LID: DAL to 20 from 32. The group that owns the terminal where the unused gates are located has sued, and it launched a lobbying effort that resulted in the Senate removing an antitrust exemption from its version of the bill. Sep 25, 2006 Kentucky Blue Grass a species of grass (Poa pratensis) which has running rootstocks and spreads rapidly. It is valuable as a pasture grass, as it endures both winter and drought better than other kinds, and is very nutritious. (Bot. Airport Lawyers, aviation experts inspect Kentucky airport. Lawyers and aviation experts on Wednesday inspected runways and taxiways at Kentucky Blue Grass Airport where a Comair plane crashed last month. One expert said the Lexington airport's lighting and signs are deficient, but officials say the airport exceeds Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), component of the U.S. Department of Transportation that sets standards for the air-worthiness of all civilian aircraft, inspects and licenses them, and regulates civilian and military air traffic through its air traffic control requirements. Sep 28, 2006 Munich Airport Most flights landed and took off on time. "Some had 15 to 20 minutes delays, but all planes left NBK NBK National Bank of Kuwait NBK Naval Base Kitsap (Washington) NBK Natural Born Killer(s) NBK Never Been Kissed NBK Nabeya Bi-Tech Kaisha NBK Norsk Brettseiler Klubb (Norway) with the baggage of their passengers," Munich Airport COO Peter Trautmann said in Bangkok. Munich Airport coordinated the airport transfer for Airports of Thailand For Airports in Thailand, see . Airports of Thailand plc. (abbreviated AOT) is a large Thai public company, handling several national airports. Established on September 30th, 2002 privatised from state-owned Airports Authority of Thailand and started planning for the relocation in August 2004. Sep 29, 2006 San Francisco San Francisco airport first in e-passport program. San Francisco International Airport “SFO” redirects here. For other uses, see SFO (disambiguation). For the television series, see . now accepts new passports embedded with computer chips containing a traveler's photograph and data. Federal officials say the airport is the first in the U.S. to accept the new passport and is one of 33 test sites around the world. Sep 29, 2006 Z Editor: Aram Gesar, eMail: edit@AirGuideOnline.com For more global news, reviews, features and analysis, please go to: http://www.airguideonline.com/onlinenews.htm To Subscribe to our Newsletters: http://www.airguideonline.com/order_formsubs.htm#news To Advertise: advert@AirGuideOnline.com Sep 25, 2006 |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion